Norway's Princess Astrid dies, aged 94, two days after king's funeral

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   Norway's Princess Astrid dies at 94

   Princess Astrid of Norway has died at age 94, according to the country's royal palace. Her death occurred two days after she attended the funeral of her younger brother, the late King Harald V. Astrid was considered the world's oldest working royal and was the last surviving member of the Olav V generation. Following her passing, Queen Mette-Marit has inherited the princess's legendary tiara, a royal jewel that had been in the family for more than a century. Sweden's King Carl XVI Gustaf has shared condolences.

   Why it matters

   The Norwegian royal family has suffered two major deaths within a few days. Princess Astrid's passing follows the recent funeral of the monarch, King Harald V. This marks the end of an era for the lineage of Olav V.

   What is confirmed

   • Princess Astrid of Norway died at the age of 94.
   • Princess Astrid died two days after the funeral of her brother, King Harald V.
   • Princess Astrid was considered the world's oldest working royal.
   • The royal palace announced the death of Princess Astrid.

   Still unconfirmed

   • Princess Astrid was the last survivor of the Olav V generation.
   • Queen Mette-Marit inherited Princess Astrid's tiara.

   What to watch next

   • Official announcement of funeral arrangements for Princess Astrid
   • Further statements from other European royal houses
   Sources used for this update (21)

   1. Town & Country Magazine — Princess Astrid Makes a Rare Appearance at Her Younger Brother King Harald’s Funeral
   2. Reuters — Norway's Princess Astrid dies, aged 94, two days after king's funeral
   3. Town & Country Magazine — Princess Astrid of Norway, Considered the World’s Oldest Working Royal, Has Died
   4. HOLA — Astrid of Norway Mourns Her Baby Brother, Becomes the Last Survivor of the Olav V Generation
   5. Hromadske — Norwegian Princess Astrid dies at 94, two days after brother King Harald's funeral
   6. Tatler — Princess Astrid of Norway, 94, is the picture of dignity at the funeral of her brother, King Harald V
   7. The Independent — Sister of Norway’s King Harald dies just days after attending late monarch’s funeral
   8. Sky News — Norway's Princess Astrid dies two days after funeral of her brother, the late King Harald
   9. Marie Claire — The Norwegian Royal Family Experiences Another Major Family Death Just Two Days After King Harald’s Funeral
   10. The Telegraph — King Harald’s sister dies two days after his funeral
   11. Euronews.com — Norway's Princess Astrid dies two days after funeral of brother King Harald
   12. The Royal Watcher — Princess Astrid of Norway has Died
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